Fatboy
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Help me Geardos, you're my only hope...
So here's what I'm looking for- a body armor worn hydration carrier. Should be simple, right?
Well, it isn't. My armor is a Paraclete RMV with the zip off back panel. It has velcro lining it, which holds it flat against the back panel. What I want is a hydration carrier that I can sandwich between the velcro layers, so it rides close to my back. Sizing can be anywhere from 1-3 liters. The ability to double as a breaching tool pouch is a bonus (or if there is a breaching tool pouch that fits the bill already, I'm all ears.)
The reason a regular externally mounted one won't work is because of bangs and a gas mask already occupying that space on the molle field.
My google-fu shows a few possible options for back panel replacements like Crye or Tyr products, but that involves reconfiguring the back panel completely, not to mention there is no guarantee of compatibility without a custom order to begin with. And if I'm going to have to go the custom route, I may as well get made what I described, right?
So what is the herd using and what are my options?
So here's what I'm looking for- a body armor worn hydration carrier. Should be simple, right?
Well, it isn't. My armor is a Paraclete RMV with the zip off back panel. It has velcro lining it, which holds it flat against the back panel. What I want is a hydration carrier that I can sandwich between the velcro layers, so it rides close to my back. Sizing can be anywhere from 1-3 liters. The ability to double as a breaching tool pouch is a bonus (or if there is a breaching tool pouch that fits the bill already, I'm all ears.)
The reason a regular externally mounted one won't work is because of bangs and a gas mask already occupying that space on the molle field.
My google-fu shows a few possible options for back panel replacements like Crye or Tyr products, but that involves reconfiguring the back panel completely, not to mention there is no guarantee of compatibility without a custom order to begin with. And if I'm going to have to go the custom route, I may as well get made what I described, right?
So what is the herd using and what are my options?